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YY02 VFX

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,895 mi
Last recorded107,895 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 VFX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,895 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 107,895 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 78,784 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 79,782 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 31 May 2011 73,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox stabalizer rubber bush deteriorated.

Pass 31 May 2011 73,509 miles

gearbox stabalizer rubber bush deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,024 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,390 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,200 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,333 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YY02 VFX is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 61,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY02 VFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY02 VFX registered?

YY02 VFX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YY02 VFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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